Festivals and melas
त्योहार और मेले
Festivals, melas and big days in Mullana for the year ahead. Dates follow the Hindu calendar, so check with the mandir close to the day.
October 2026
- 11SunSharad Navratriशारदीय नवरात्रिto Mon 19 Oct, Mata Bala Sundari MandirNine nights of the Devi. Follow the mandir on Instagram for its aarti and jagran timings.Drik Panchang
- 19MonDurga Ashtami and Maha Navamiदुर्गा अष्टमी और महानवमीDevi temples across MullanaKanjak puja in homes in the morning.Drik Panchang
- 20TueDussehraदशहराBarara, 4 kmBarara, next door, is known for one of the tallest Ravan effigies in the country. Check the time locally.Wikipedia: Barara
- 29ThuKarwa Chauthकरवा चौथMoonrise is the moment everyone waits for.Drik Panchang
November 2026
- 6FriDhanterasधनतेरसMullana marketThe busiest day of the year at the jewellers and utensil shops.Drik Panchang
- 8SunDiwaliदीवालीLakshmi puja in the evening. Sweet shops sell out early, so order ahead.Drik Panchang
- 10TueGovardhan Pujaगोवर्धन पूजाDrik Panchang
- 11WedBhai Doojभाई दूजDrik Panchang
- 15SunChhath Pujaछठ पूजाDrik Panchang
- 24TueGuru Nanak Jayantiगुरु नानक जयंतीGurpurab: prabhat pheris in the days before, langar on the day.Drik Panchang
- 24TueKapal Mochan Melaकपाल मोचन मेलाBilaspur, Yamunanagar, 45 kmKartik Purnima fair at the sacred tanks, with lakhs of pilgrims. Expect heavy traffic toward Bilaspur.Wikipedia: Kapal Mochan
January 2027
- 14ThuLohriलोहड़ीBonfires in the evening, rewari and moongphali.Drik Panchang
- 15FriMakar Sankrantiमकर संक्रांतिDrik Panchang
- 26TueRepublic Dayगणतंत्र दिवसFlag hoisting at schools and at MMDU.National holiday
February 2027
- 11ThuVasant Panchamiवसंत पंचमीDrik Panchang
March 2027
- 6SatMaha Shivratriमहाशिवरात्रिShiv mandirs across MullanaJalabhishek from early morning.Drik Panchang
- 21SunHolika Dahanहोलिका दहनDrik Panchang
- 22MonHoliहोलीDrik Panchang
April 2027
- 7WedChaitra Navratriचैत्र नवरात्रिto Thu 15 Apr, Mata Bala Sundari MandirThe spring Navratri, ending on Ram Navami.Drik Panchang
- 14WedBaisakhiबैसाखीHarvest festival. The wheat starts reaching the grain market around now.Drik Panchang
- 15ThuRam Navamiराम नवमीDrik Panchang
- 20TueHanuman Jayantiहनुमान जयंतीDrik Panchang
August 2027
- 4WedHariyali Teejहरियाली तीजHaryana's own festival of the monsoon: swings, ghevar and mehndi.Drik Panchang
- 15SunIndependence Dayस्वतंत्रता दिवसNational holiday
- 17TueRaksha Bandhanरक्षा बंधनDrik Panchang
- 25WedJanmashtamiजन्माष्टमीMidnight celebrations and jhankis at the mandirs.Drik Panchang
September 2027
- 30ThuSharad Navratriशारदीय नवरात्रिMata Bala Sundari MandirDrik Panchang
Festival dates from the Hindu calendar at drikpanchang.com (worked out for Delhi; Ambala has the same days). Something missing, like a jagran or a mela in your mohalla? Tell us.